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Carter co-founded M13 in 2016 with his brother Courtney. The duo co-founded and sold VEEV, the spirits brand, and co-authored the bestseller “Shortcut Your Startup.” A former Goldman Sachs investment banker, Carter is a LACMA board member.

Carter Reum

Co-founder & Partner

Carter co-founded M13 in 2016 with his brother Courtney. The duo co-founded and sold VEEV, the spirits brand, and co-authored the bestseller “Shortcut Your Startup.” A former...

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Carter Reum | M13

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Courtney co-founded M13 in 2016 with his brother Carter. The duo also started and sold the spirits brand VeeV, and authored the bestselling book “Shortcut Your Startup.” A former Goldman Sachs investment banker, he serves on boards such as Lifeforce, Thrive Global as well as philanthropic endeavors like YPO, US Soccer Federation Foundation, the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office and LA Opera. 

Courtney Reum

Courtney co-founded M13 in 2016 with his brother Carter. The duo started and sold VEEV, the spirits brand, and co-authored the bestseller “Shortcut Your Startup.” A former...

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Courtney Reum | M13

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As DigitalOcean's COO, Karl built the business from first product to >500 employees & $250M ARR over six years and prepared it for its eventual IPO (NYSE: DOCN). Having previously managed and exited two startups over a 20 year operating career, Karl is now M13’s managing partner and oversees its day-to-day operations.

Karl Alomar

Partner

As DigitalOcean's COO, Karl built the business from first product to >500 employees & $250M ARR over six years and prepared it for its eventual IPO (NYSE: DOCN). Having...

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Karl Alomar | M13

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Latif manages the overall investing strategy for the firm and has led numerous deals across money and health verticals with a large focus on web3. He was previously the managing director at Virgin Group where he led investing in the Americas including investments in Ring (acq. by AMZN), Slack (NYSE: WORK), Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE), and Virgin Orbit (NASDAQ: VORB).

Latif Peracha

As M13’s general partner, Latif manages the investing strategy for the firm and has led numerous deals across money, health, and web3 verticals. He was previously a managing...

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A partner at M13, Anna was the managing director of Techstars LA and also a partner in The Fund LA. A certified executive coach, Anna has worked as a corporate lawyer, McKinsey consultant, product exec, and entrepreneur. She serves on the Advisory Board of PledgeLA and is a member of AllRaise.

Anna Barber

A partner at M13, Anna was the managing director of Techstars LA and also a partner in The Fund LA. A certified executive coach, Anna has worked as a corporate lawyer...

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Anna Barber | M13

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A partner and head of finance at M13, Brian was the former COO at Piano Media. He previously served as CFO and advisor to various startups including Glamsquad and DigitalOcean, and started his career in web infrastructure engineering with Akamai Technologies.

Brian Carroll

A partner and head of finance at M13, Brian was the former COO at Piano Media. He previously served as CFO and advisor to various startups including Glamsquad and DigitalOcean.

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Brian Carroll | M13

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A partner and head of brand/communications, Christine worked with Sir Richard Branson to launch Virgin Group’s North American portfolio and was the first head of communications for Virgin Galactic/Virgin Orbit/The Spaceship Company. She serves on the boards of KIPP NJ and Virgin Unite US.

Christine Choi

A partner and head of brand/communications, Christine worked with Sir Richard Branson to launch Virgin Group’s North American portfolio and was the first head of communications...

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Christine Choi | M13

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As a partner and head of operations, Lizzie leads the Propulsion team that helps propel our founders’ businesses forward. She was previously the COO of sneaker marketplace GOAT Group, CMO of Gilt Groupe, and founding partner of Brilliant Ventures.

Lizzie Francis

As a partner and head of operations, Lizzie leads the Propulsion team that helps propel our founders’ businesses forward. She was previously the COO of sneaker marketplace GOAT...

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Lizzie Francis | M13

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As a partner and head of talent, Matt coaches our founders on hiring the best talent and building healthy and high-performing cultures. He leads several of our future of work investments. Matt previously built and led the People functions at DigitalOcean and Return Path (#1 Best Place to Work in NYC and #2 in the US, respectively).

Matt Hoffman

As a partner and head of talent, Matt coaches our founders on hiring the best talent and building healthy and high-performing cultures. He leads several of our future of work...

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Matt Hoffman | M13

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As a partner and head of data strategy, Rob works with founding teams to overcome “data paralysis” and operationalize their data systems. He founded and led the data team at DigitalOcean from Series A to pre-IPO and was previously Director of Analytics in the Performance Marketing group at MDC Partners.

Rob Olson

As a partner and head of data strategy, Rob works with founding teams to overcome “data paralysis” and operationalize their data systems. He founded and led the data team at...

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Rob Olson | M13

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As a principal at M13, Karim leads investments across the firm’s future of money and work themes. Karim was a GTM leader at four fintech companies including Remitly (IPO’d in 2021), Carta, CommonBond and Yodlee (IPO’d in 2014). Prior to joining M13, Karim personally invested in Carta, Auth0, GitLab, Chipper Cash, and Doorvest.

Karim Bhalwani

Investor

As a principal at M13, Karim leads investments across the firm’s future of money and work themes. Karim was a GTM leader at four fintech companies including Remitly...

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Karim Bhalwani | M13

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Morgan spent five years in investment banking at Morgan Stanley. She worked on a presidential campaign, at Bloomberg Philanthropies and consulted for start-ups in the political media space.

Morgan Blumberg

Morgan spent five years in investment banking at Morgan Stanley. She worked on a presidential campaign, at Bloomberg Philanthropies and consulted for start-ups in the political...

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Morgan Blumberg | M13

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As VP of talent acquisition, Loren leads the team that helps our founders build their dream teams. She was previously the director of R&D talent acquisition at Toast (IPO’d 2021), head of talent acquisition at DigitalOcean (IPO’d 2021), head of talent at Yesware, and R&D recruiting lead at VMware.

Loren Boyce

Operator

As VP of Talent Acquisition, Loren leads the team that helps our founders build their dream teams. She was previously Director of R&D Talent Acquisition at Toast (IPO’d 2021)...

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Loren Boyce | M13

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M13's controller, Hetal was previously VP of finance at Bregal Investments. Prior to that, she was a FP&A analyst and fund accountant for BlueBay Asset Management.

Hetal Brahmbhatt

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Hetal Brahmbhatt | M13

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Julia was previously an account manager at Conde Nast and an executive assistant at Compass.

Julia Daniel

Mission Control

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Julia Daniel | M13

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Adam is an EIR, working with M13's portcos to craft and navigate go-to-market strategies and accelerate growth. Previously, Adam held multiple roles at Unilever, S.C. Johnson and Target with a track record of success accelerating, expanding globally and turning around brands and businesses.

Adam Domian

Adam is an EIR, working with M13's portcos to craft and navigate go-to-market strategies and accelerate growth. Previously, Adam held multiple roles at Unilever, S.C. Johnson...

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Adam Domian | M13

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As M13's talent community sourcer, Bella leads the search to fill internal positions while also supporting our portfolio companies find best in-class talent. Prior to M13, Bella served as an Edelman assistant account executive on Taco Bell’s deployment and creative execution of global campaigns.

Bella Edwards

As M13's talent community sourcer, Bella leads the search to fill internal positions while also supporting our portfolio companies find best in-class talent. Prior to M13, Bella...

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Bella Edwards | M13

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Jack helped launch and build consumer brands as a strategy & operations manager at Innovation Department. Prior to that, he was an investment banker at Jefferies.

Jack Gorab

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Jack Gorab | M13

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As an early member of M13, Mark spends his time investing in early stage consumer technology businesses. He focuses primarily on helping the firm develop its web3 thesis. Mark graduated from UCLA with a BA in Business Economics.

Mark Grace

As an early member of M13, Mark spends his time investing in early stage consumer technology businesses. He focuses primarily on helping the firm develop its web3 thesis. Mark...

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Mark Grace | M13

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Erik is M13's accountant and has a vast background working in tech companies and the applications used in accordance with GAAP for reporting. Erik was previously an accountant at Glamsquad and Stella Connect, which was acquired by NYSE listed Medallia in 2020, which gave Erik the opportunity to oversee the finance integrations of the two companies. 

Erik Grant

M13's Accountant. Prior to joining M13, Erik was an accountant at Glamsquad and Stella Connect, which was acquired by NYSE listed Medallia in 2020...

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As the director of Launchpad, Andrew helps to lead the design & execution of our in-house venture studio. Prior to M13, Andrew was the business operations manager for Avantstay, a short-term rental and hospitality startup, and an equity research and investment banking analyst for Dougherty & Co.

Andrew Grone

As the director of Launchpad, Andrew helps to lead the design & execution of our in-house venture studio. Prior to M13, Andrew was the business operations manager for Avantstay...

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Andrew Grone | M13

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As M13's community program coordinator, Samantha aligns with M13’s commitment to creating an inclusive community through authentic experience, dedication to innovation, and creativity. Samantha was previously the development associate for outreach and programming at Rockefeller University.

Samantha Hughes

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Sarah was an intern with M13 before graduating from Washington University and transitioning to a full-time position as our talent program coordinator.

Sarah Levine

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As the graphic design coordinator at M13, Carly helps build M13's external facing brand across events, social media, and long form content. Prior to M13, she was an art director at Leo Burnett.

Carly Lucas

As the graphic design coordinator at M13, Carly helps build M13's external facing brand across events, social media, and long form content. Prior to M13, she was an art director...

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Carly Lucas | M13

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M13's director of network & community, Michael is a multi-disciplinary community builder. Prior to M13, he was a founding member of SignalFire's network development team. He spent his career building the infrastructure that supports inter-personal and organizational connections that turn relationships into partnerships, conversations into collaborations.

Michael Martin

M13's director of network & community, Michael is a multi-disciplinary community builder. Prior to M13, he was a founding member of SignalFire's network development team...

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Michael Martin | M13

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As a principal at M13, Brent leads investments across the firm's consumer investment themes. Prior to joining M13, Brent was an investment associate at Battery Ventures. Prior to that, he served as a strategy & corporate development associate for Samsung NEXT.

Brent Murri

As a principal at M13, Brent leads investments across the firm's consumer investment themes. Prior to joining M13, Brent was an investment Associate at Battery Ventures...

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Brent Murri | M13

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Mike is an experienced data strategy and growth marketing operator with experience across commerce, health and fintech. He brings perspective from working full-time and freelance for analytics consultancies, growth agencies, and DTC companies.

Michael Perez

Mike is an experienced data strategy and growth marketing operator with experience across commerce, health and fintech. He brings perspective from working full-time and...

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Michael Perez | M13

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As M13's brand project specialist, Generra brings her experience in operational excellence and community building from her previous time at The Knowledge House, a tech non-profit. Prior to that, Generra led project management, from enrollment and ops to data management, for Newark Public Schools. 

Generra Rodriguez

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A people operations analyst, Rita was previously the owner and operator of Street Beatz Dance Company. Prior to that, she held the roles of internal annuity specialist and registered client associate at Merrill Lynch.

Rita Serrano

A people operations analyst, Rita was previously the owner and operator of Street Beatz Dance Company. Prior to that, she held the roles of internal annuity specialist and...

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Rita Serrano | M13

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Arbo is a senior personal assistant and employee experience lead for M13 office headquarters. He also is the senior personal assistant to Carter and Courtney Reum. He previously worked for Tom Ford at Nordstrom Inc.

Arbo Shah

Arbo is a Senior Personal Assistant and Employee Experience Lead for M13 office headquarters. He also is the Senior Personal Assistant to Carter and Courtney Reum. He previously...

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Arbo Shah | M13

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Abigail is the creative director at M13. Prior to M13, she was the founder and creative director of AW Design Studio, a boutique design firm that crafts human-centered brands for fast-growing start-ups and non-profits. She was also the founding art director at KIPP Foundation.

Abigail Snodgrass

Abigail is the creative director at M13. Previous to M13 she was the founder and creative director of AW Design Studio, a boutique design firm that crafts human-centered brands...

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Abigail Snodgrass | M13

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Feven was an investment analyst for KingsCrowd while simultaneously receiving a certificate from Cornell’s Women and Entrepreneurship program, where she focused on the start-up ecosystem for minority groups.

Feven Solomon

Feven was an investment analyst for KingsCrowd while simultaneously receiving a certificate from Cornell’s Women and Entrepreneurship program, where she focused on the start-up...

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Feven Solomon | M13

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A senior executive assistant and part of the Mission Control team, Julie was most recently chief of staff at Devacurl. Prior to that, she was an executive assistant at Troika Mission Group and executive assistant + communications/marketing manager at GLO Science. 

Julie Terreson

A senior executive assistant and part of the Mission Control team, Julie was most recently chief of staff at Devacurl. Prior to that, she was an executive assistant at...

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Julie Terreson | M13

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Sarah was previously the VP of marketing and investor relations at Arlon Group and has served in IR roles at StepStone Group and Citi Private Equity. She is a public company board member, co-founded the Sustainability Investment Leadership Council, and has served on numerous non-profit boards.

Sarah Tomolonius

Sarah was previously the VP of marketing and investor relations at Arlon Group and has served in IR roles at StepStone Group and Citi Private Equity. She is a public company...

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Sarah Tomolonius | M13

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As a director on the Propulsion team, Melissa spends her time supporting M13 portfolio companies in their growth. Melissa was previously a senior associate and head of platform for early stage fintech fund Clocktower Ventures, and go-to-market lead for the Deloitte Ventures incubator.

Melissa van Kluyve

M13 is one of the brightest star clusters in the Northern sky. It’s full of remarkable individual stars. When those stars come together, they create something that’s truly greater than the sum of its parts. We’re in this together to build a brighter future.

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